Health

“[…] In Faris Al-Rawi’s upside-down world, a worker is sent home by an employer in an effort to coerce the worker into accepting the employer’s terms and conditions; and if the worker does not accept, she is deemed to have abandoned the job or been dismissed.  “In actual practice, if …

“[…] Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi allegedly advised the son of Minister Paula Gopee Scoon, Adrian Scoon, on a way to bypass  Covid-19 regulations so as to throw a fete on a boat by declaring it to be a ‘floating restaurant’. “[…] The fact that our Covid-19 infection and death rates continue …

Wired868 is primarily a sports media outlet but I am in no way referring to OJ Simpson and his recent reintroduction into society as a free man. What I am referring to is an issue that affects every community in Trinidad and Tobago, an issue that actually transcends race, creed, …

After six more positive results on Boxing Day, the Ministry of Health today revealed that Trinidad and Tobago has 11 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant. Of the six new cases, three were foreigners aboard an international ship which has already left our waters, two were nationals with a …

“[…] For the winters, your accommodation costs should budget to cover heating and electricity. The best-case scenario is finding accommodation at a fixed cost provided by your employer. “[…] Never raise your voice loudly to appear to be shouting at anyone in the workplace. Do not wave your hands/arms around …

In the period between Christmas 2020 and 2021, because of Covid-19, we have lost a staggering 2,456 persons. We have empty chairs and beds in many homes, which serve as a haunting reminder.  How do we eat a Christmas Day meal without the presence and joy of a loved one? …

Leaders make a difference to a vaccination drive. When they take a public vaccination, they send a message to their followers or employees that the vaccine is safe and the compassionate thing to do.  When leaders act responsibly in this way, others will follow. This behaviour modelling fits into a …

“[…] I, along with other right-thinking citizens refuse to accept your less-than-subtle attempts to manipulate public opinion. The Express is not the victim here.  “The members of the public who may have been misled by their shoddy journalism and blatant disregard for the honesty and fairness are the true victims…” …

“[…] Instead of an indictment of Sinopharm, the approach of the Express in this matter offers an indictment of the standard of the Newspaper’s editorial process. “Even if a hapless journalist scribbles such a sloppy attempt at an article, how on earth could a newspaper of such vaunted history and …

The Trinidad Express has not backed down from its controversial investigative piece into the efficacy of vaccines being administered locally, despite criticism from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the laboratory used to ‘test’ the protection offered by vaccines. Yesterday, in a story titled ‘Putting vaccines to the test’, …

“[…] This most irresponsible media report has blatantly ignored plenty of the world-recognised scientific researches, distorted the facts, violated journalism ethics, created public panic and meant to undermine the resolve and actions of the Trinidad and Tobago people in their brave battle against this pandemic at this critical moment…” The …

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has announced new measures geared to induce vaccination in the public sector, which his data showed has a low acceptance rate. Here are a few quick comments: Unlike 2020, when there was a general collapse in economic activity, the pace of recovery now will be …